Sai
Every Sai since 1972 — 2,159 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sai
Sai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,863 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 2,159 American babies have been named Sai — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,745 | 85 | #1,863 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,601 | 68 | #2,167 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,982 | 72 | #2,076 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,941 | 73 | #2,078 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,387 | 62 | #2,270 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,288 | 71 | #2,018 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,659 | 81 | #1,865 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,704 | 67 | #2,117 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,775 | 52 | #2,483 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,987 | 48 | #2,615 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,679 | 52 | #2,454 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,880 | 53 | #2,423 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,512 | 50 | #2,486 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,142 | 51 | #2,479 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,978 | 56 | #2,309 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,629 | 46 | #2,672 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,768 | 67 | #2,068 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,451 | 59 | #2,255 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,047 | 48 | #2,594 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,429 | 41 | #2,817 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,430 | 42 | #2,644 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,929 | 25 | #3,723 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,568 | 34 | #2,914 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,858 | 31 | #3,004 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,250 | 35 | #2,727 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,871 | 23 | #3,618 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,261 | 13 | #4,736 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,571 | 20 | #3,146 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,354 | 9 | #4,630 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,070 | 8 | #4,864 |
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Famous people named Sai
- Sai Baba of Shirdi Religious figure · 1835–1918
- Sai Pallavi Actor · b. 1992
- Sai Kanakubo Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sai in 2025?
Sai ranked #1,863 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sai?
2,159 babies have been named Sai in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sai most popular?
Sai peaked in 2019, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Sai a boy or girl name?
Sai is used for both: about 21% of babies named Sai have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Sai rising or falling?
Sai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sai?
Well-known people named Sai include Sai Baba of Shirdi (religious figure), Sai Pallavi (actor), Sai Kanakubo (soccer player).